On to the semifinals: Pick the winners, and the players of the year
On to the semifinals in the state playoffs …
Two questions per classification today – Who is you pick (team) to win it, and who is your player of the year in each class?
Mine:
AAAAA –
Team: Grayson. Just liking the defense. Grayson has led 31-0, 23-0 and 20-0 entering the fourth quarters of their three playoff victories, and the Nkemdiche brothers are wreaking havoc. But can they score enough points?
Player: Collins Hill QB Taylor Heinicke is 284-of-431 for 3,906 yards and 43 touchdowns. Hard to beat that.
AAAA –
Team: Tucker. The most talent and a coaching staff that’s won before.
Player: Chattahoochee QB Timmy Byerly has accounted for 3,595 yards and 48 touchdowns rushing and passing. Note that you can pick a player whose team is done, such as Brian Randolph of Kell.
AAA—
Team: Sandy Creek. The Sandy Creek-Peach County game this week is as good a matchup as this season has given us.
Player: Peach County RB Travis Richmond went for over 250 last week vs. Grady and has right at 1,800 yards rushing and 26 touchdowns.
AA—
Team: Carver, although I think Buford is playing pretty dang good right now.
Player: Carver RB Isaiah Crowell has been injured much of the season, but he ran for 300 yards and five TDs last week vs. Thomasville.
A—
Team: Wesleyan. Or Clinch. But I’ll say Wesleyan.
Player: Wilcox County QB Nick Marshall threw for over 2,700 yards and 41 TDs and rushed for right at 650 yards.
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192 comments Add your comment
AA Jackets Fan
November 29th, 2010
11:36 am
Calhoun Yellow Jackets….on the way to the DOME baby….
QB Landon Curtis is fantastic…..so is the DEFENSE…
Good Luck Jackets!!!
Jefferson
November 29th, 2010
11:43 am
Calhoun’s Dustin Christian has not been stopped, he is as good as any back in AA.
dirty
November 29th, 2010
11:48 am
@Jefferson no doubt Dustin Christian is a very good rb but make no mistake about it he’s no I.Crowell
Gerry
November 29th, 2010
11:51 am
Calhoun is good but their still not on the level of Buford or Carver congrats on another great season though.
RAIDER FAN
November 29th, 2010
11:51 am
AGAIN NO RESPECT FOR SAVANNAH CHRISTIAN. DO THEY HAVE TO BEAT EVERYONE IN THE STATE (AFTER BEATING CHARLTON AND LINCOLN CO)
Jefferson
November 29th, 2010
11:59 am
Gerry, I though last year’s final was pretty level. If Calhoun had not turned it over 3 TIMES, it might not have been 13-10. Calhoun is at least as good a team if not better than last year’s team. They might not win it all, but they should be in the game and have a chance.
GHS#22
November 29th, 2010
12:19 pm
Grayson is too tough at home. Defense is off the chain with the speed of the DL and flexable LB will make a QB nervous all night. the Grayson secondary is also no joke. I would guess leading in INT and PBU’s.
I counted 4 PBU’s and 3 INT against Valdosta alone.
Grayson has 19 INT’s and 21 PBU’s on the year. and I challenge anyone to prove other wise. GRAYSON is #1 in the state!
Panther Dad
November 29th, 2010
12:23 pm
How can you not pick Clinch? Clinch beat ELCA, ELCA beat Wesleyan. Buy a clue.
Hooch Fan
November 29th, 2010
12:35 pm
Timmy Byerly Senior Highlights – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acg5C6wBkzY
Magician
November 29th, 2010
12:37 pm
Daisy-chainin’ ain’t an exact science. For example, Griffin beat Dutchtown, Dutchtown beat Glynn Academy, Glynn Academy beat Liberty County, Liberty County beat Statesboro, and Statesboro beat Griffin.
See what I mean?
If Clinch and Wesleyan play, I think it will be a tough, fun game. But Wilkinson and Savannah Christian may have something to say about that.
BcS2010
November 29th, 2010
1:04 pm
Tucker is the best overall team in GA
Tiger4Life
November 29th, 2010
1:09 pm
@Hooch Fan
I most definitely enjoyed watching that highlight reel.
Just The Facts
November 29th, 2010
1:17 pm
AAAA
Starr’s Mill
RB Zach Laskey
Vegasjs
November 29th, 2010
1:21 pm
Hooch definitely will be in the finals – Hooch should roll Statesboro 41-14. Tucker may have some problem with Starrs Mill. Hooch versus either in the final will yield a shoot out.
chemflu2
November 29th, 2010
1:39 pm
Say it ain’t so…AJC has picked against the Peach County Trojans. Well, I agree the matchup has the potential of being the best game all year. But after coming back down 14 points in the fourth to win by 7 against Grady, I don’t see anyone stopping the Trojans now. And having to win 3 straight games in Metro Atlanta to gain the championship, no excuses will be accepted from the losers. Go Trojans!
WarEagle
November 29th, 2010
1:42 pm
I think you have it right for AAAA — Tucker to win it all and Byerly as player of the year. I have not seen Randolph play live, but hear he had a great year as well — he played at a high level both ways, so hard not to pick him, but Byerly had a monster year and his team would have been lost without him.
ALL TUCKERRED UP
November 29th, 2010
1:59 pm
@ VEGAS
Don’t count your chickens. Tucker has gone down there & lost.You
folks thought you would roll over Marist & it was very close.
Just saying & good luck !!!
Trojan09
November 29th, 2010
2:12 pm
How bout some respect for the Carrollton Trojans. They just shut out Cairo who has allowed only an average of 4 points a game. So lets go TROJANS this Friday in Grisham Stadium against Burke County.
GHSF Daily
November 29th, 2010
2:17 pm
”How can you not pick Clinch? Clinch beat ELCA, ELCA beat Wesleyan. Buy a clue.”
I don’t feel strongly either way w/ Clinch and Wesleyan. Two great Class A teams. But in the ELCA game, Wesleyan’s best defensive player, an all-state LB named Merritt Hall, was knocked out of the game, and that makes a big difference with a Class A team. He’s back now, and I think that could make the difference. Plus, the ELCA-Clinch and the ELCA-Wesleyan games were both tight. I wouldn’t draw many conclusions from that.
“AGAIN NO RESPECT FOR SAVANNAH CHRISTIAN. DO THEY HAVE TO BEAT EVERYONE IN THE STATE (AFTER BEATING CHARLTON AND LINCOLN CO.”
I don’t think not picking Savannah Christian to win state is a lack of respect. I imagine that 90 percent of fans are picking Wesleyan or Clinch while still respecting Savannah Christian. Also, Charlton County and Lincoln County didn’t win their regions. Great programs, but those two were merely good this year, not great.
GHSF Daily
November 29th, 2010
2:20 pm
How bout some respect for the Carrollton Trojans. They just shut out Cairo who has allowed only an average of 4 points a game.
Very good team. I could see Carrollton winning it, but I wouldn’t bet against Sandy Creek or Peach County.
Trojan09
November 29th, 2010
2:33 pm
How is Sandy Creek winning by 41-0 in the 3rd round?
jacketspeed
November 29th, 2010
2:38 pm
At this point, all of the AA teams left with the exception of Lovett has a good chance at going all the way. Carver has the edge on ability vs Calhoun, but I think Calhoun will be better coached and will execute on all phases of the game better than CC. Unless Carver just blows it open early Calhoun should win. If Calhoun gets 3 scores behind, they will probably lose.
Snoopy
November 29th, 2010
2:40 pm
Gwinnett County is the BEST football playing county in the NATION!!
Trojan09
November 29th, 2010
2:44 pm
Carrollton will take the AAA football state title home this is our year. Its been 12 years since we have been this far and we are somthing special.GO TROJANS
shankit
November 29th, 2010
2:50 pm
Have to go with Grayson. They beat
my cats this weekend, and we had a
pretty good ball club.
titletown02
November 29th, 2010
2:54 pm
Lowndes- Tyler Hunter or Troy Braswell
Valdosta- Ryan Whilden or Malcome Mitchell
Snoopy
November 29th, 2010
2:54 pm
Brookwood – Grayson in AAAAA
Broncos taking it all
Buford – Carver-Columbus in AA
Wolves winning the rematch with a healthy team
Wolves of Wesleyan in A
B-TownWolves4Peat
November 29th, 2010
2:56 pm
Boy the Buford Wolves are still peaking at the right time if the season just line they alway do at this time! A lot of people said Cook was going to come in a beat Buford……… I’m still shaking my head on that 1! So come on Lovett….. Y’all can get yall beat down this week and then it’s home Sweet Dome, a place were we have never lost!…… Hummmm then I can change my name To B-townwolves5peat
AA Jackets Fan
November 29th, 2010
2:58 pm
The road to the DOME goes thru Calhoun…..The winner between Calhoun & Carver will win it all………
Snoopy
November 29th, 2010
3:02 pm
FOUR-PEAT….
Can you say Buford Wolves!!
Going into the Georgia history books as the ONLY team to win 4 N A Row!!!!
Patriot Power
November 29th, 2010
3:05 pm
Trojan09 – Sandy Creek beat Monroe 41-0 in the 3rd round.
AAAAA – Grayson
AAAA – Starrs Mill
AAA – Sandy Creek – no bias there
AA – Buford
A – Not familiar enough with those teams to make a prediction
HoochFan
November 29th, 2010
3:11 pm
@Hooch Fan – Always room for more Hooch Fans!!
Byerly highlight reel is fun to watch! Kane Whitehurst youtube highlights is pretty impressive as well!
I’m thinking that Statesboro will be Hooch’s 2nd test of the season!
Statesboro defense must be pretty good to shut down Kell! Byerly/Whitehurst combo will be tough to stop! Can’t key on them though…too many other weapons just waiting!!
I’m ready for Friday already!!! GO HOOCH!!
Scott
November 29th, 2010
3:12 pm
Hey ‘GHSF Daily’ – Just assure me that ALL semifinal games will get adequate coverage in the AJC unlike the coverage of the quarterfinals this past weekend. Absolutely NO AJC coverage of two undeafeated teams going head-to-head in an epic Class A #1 vs. #2 battle. Of course I’m speaking of the ELCA-Clinch County game. I’ll throw my vote in for Clinch County to go all the way in Class A since they are ranked #1 in the state. However, I’ll throw ‘Raider Fan’ a bone and hope for a Clinch County-Savannah Christian championship in the dome. I’m with you on Player of the Year in Class A – has got to go to Nick Marshall hands down.
Demetrio
November 29th, 2010
3:44 pm
I bought a clue and the clue says Clinch is a lucky fluke who will have the weekend off after this weekend. BTW, a fluke is another name for a type of leech, in other words they suck. But enough about that.
It looks also like Calhoun has high hopes but they’ve forgotten, Crowell doesn’t run around the field by himself. The support offered by his offensive line and an experienced qb will send the Calhoun boys off to lick their wounds.
Demetrio
November 29th, 2010
3:46 pm
Buford might as well stay home… they don’t stand a chance in the Dome, or on any other regulation gridiron. Maybe they’ll be lucky and the game in the Dome will be cancelled due to rain
Demetrio
November 29th, 2010
3:48 pm
And Peach County will take the beat down to the big city. No question about that.
Demetrio
November 29th, 2010
3:51 pm
AA Jackets Fan, if the Calhoun Yellow Jackets are on the way to the Dome, congratulations. Hopefully they’ll post the ticket price so your boys know how much it will cost to watch Carver v Buford.
gcs
November 29th, 2010
3:51 pm
AAAAA –Brookwood; Jay Rome, Valdosta
AAAA –Tucker; LaMichael Fanning, Harris County
AAA—Peach County; Damian Swann, Grady
AA—Carver; Shannon Brown, Cook
A—Clinch County; Kennard Backman, Whitefield Academy
.
AA Jackets Fan
November 29th, 2010
3:59 pm
Demetrio, Keep talking your lips move but nothing comes out….Calhoun may not win. That’s why they play the game! It will be the hardest hitting game Carver has played…..period!!!
Trojan09
November 29th, 2010
4:01 pm
Sandy Creek hasn’t played anyone!
Blake
November 29th, 2010
4:12 pm
Brookwood In AAAAA! Go Broncos!Tucker In AAAA!
SportsFan31313
November 29th, 2010
4:23 pm
Class AAAAA
Grayson vs Colquitt County Colquitt County Advances
Brookwood vs Collins Hill Collins Hill Advances
Class AAAA
Statesboro vs Chattahoochee Statesboro Advances
Tucker vs Stars Mill Tucker Advances
Class AAA
Peach County vs Sandy Creek Peach County Advances
Carrollton vs Burke County Carrollton Advances
Class AA
Carver of Columbus vs Calhoun Carver of Columbus Advances
Buford vs Lovette Buford Advances
Classs A
Clinch County vs Wilkinson County Clinch County Advances
Savannah Christian vs Wesleyan Wesleyan Advances
Flyer
November 29th, 2010
4:29 pm
@Snoopy–Great accomplishment by Buford and they certainly do have a good chance. One point however, West Rome won 4 in a row in the 80’s.
jacketspeed
November 29th, 2010
4:40 pm
Hey Snoop, wrong. West Rome already has 4 in a row. North Georgia rocked it in the 80’s also.
One other thing, to all of those who doubt, Calhoun has found ways to make to the dome the last 2 years. They are all ways doubted, strenght of schedule, size, atheletes etc… Still they find ways to win. I wouldn’t put money on this next game either way.
Dumbmitrio, looks like maybe you should be writting for AJC instead of working at the car wash. Seems like you know erything.
B-TownWolves4Peat
November 29th, 2010
4:56 pm
Calhoun is not better than they were last year and we spanked the honey out of them thenand were a lot better than were soooooooo what am I even wasteing my time fir talking about y’all for anyway it’s not like y’all are going to win! Lol
WarEagle
November 29th, 2010
4:57 pm
@gcs — how can you pick someone for player of the year in AAAA who decided not to finish the season with his team? Not debating the reasons for his absence, but seems like finishing the season if you are healthy should be a requirement for this distinction.
WarEagle
November 29th, 2010
5:14 pm
@Snoopy — you might want to take a closer look at the history books — check out this site: http://www.ghsfha.org
Vegasjs
November 29th, 2010
5:25 pm
One thing is certain – anyone picking Statesboro hasn’t seen Chattahoochee play.
The Marist game was the test Chattahoochee needed to perservere in a close game. Statesboro will not hold them under 30 points, and on paper they seem to be weaker than the Marist/Dutchtown teams that Hooch defeated in the playoffs.
Granted Statesboro is making a nice run – especially with the win over Kell, but the Hooch has so many offensive weapons and scoring balance that it will take a dominant team to beat them, and based on Statesboro’s average margin of victory, I don’t see them as dominant.
Tortugasteve
November 29th, 2010
5:28 pm
Class AAAAA
Grayson vs Colquitt County – Grayson Advances
Brookwood vs Collins Hill – Collins Hill Advances
Grayson vs Collins Hill……….I want to pick CH, but Grayson is just playing too good right now!
Class AAAA
Statesboro vs Chattahoochee – Statesboro Advances
Tucker vs Stars Mill – Tucker Advances
Statesboro vs Tucker………Tucker takes it all!!!!
Class AAA
Peach County vs Sandy Creek – Peach County Advances
Carrollton vs Burke County – Carrollton Advances
Peach vs Carrollton…..Going on a limb and picking the Trojans!
Class AA
Carver Columbus vs Calhoun – Carver Columbus Advances
Buford vs Lovette – Buford Advances
Carver vs Buford……..4peat!!!!! Buford yet again!!!
Classs A
Clinch County vs Wilkinson County – Clinch County Advances
Savannah Christian vs Wesleyan – Wesleyan Advances
Clinch vs Wesleyan……….Wanna pick Wesleyan, but going with Clinch here!
JJ
November 29th, 2010
5:59 pm
Class A Champs will be the Wesleyan Wolves!!
Let’s Define Player of the Year -
If you want to say the best athlete, one most likely to go pro, one most…. – Hands Down Nick Marshall
If you want to say the one who lead his team to VICTORY – Right Here, Right Now – Hands Down Kyle Karempelis.
Head to Head – Kyle ran roughshod all over Wilcox (~300 yds) before the coach put the leash on him. It would have been interesting (but in very poor taste/sportmanship) to let Kyle loose the entire game (~+400 yds, 6 TDs?). The game was over with about 6 min left in regulation.
BURKE CO. NO.1 FAN
November 29th, 2010
6:00 pm
@ Sportsfan 31313 & Trojan 09
ITS GOOD THAT NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT US , BUT I WILL TELL U THIS , ITS GONNA BE AN ATOMIC EXPLOSION IN CARROLTON, FRIDAY NITE, AND WE ARE BRINGING THE MOST EXCITING/FASTEST PLAYER IN THE C.S.R.A. WITH US, AND GUESS WHAT HE’S ONLY A FRESHMAN, I WANNA INTRODUCE YALL TO QB/CB/WR/SB/KR/PR/RB – DONQUELL GATOR GREEN, CAN U SAY WORLD CLASS SPEED, 4.3 AND HE PLAYS LIKE A 5TH YEAR SENIOR, OH WE WILL ALSO BE BRINGING SPEEDSTERS,-KR/WR/RB/CB/- KITCHENS, / WR/CB-OSBORNE /, QB/S/RB/WR/-MATON /, KR/PR/RB/-BEVERLY /, CB/KR/DB/PR/-HOWARD , I DONT KNOW WHAT YALL ARE THINKING,IT DOESNT MATTER WHERE WE PLAY ,WHO WE PLAY , THIS IS THE PLAYOFFS WHERE RECORDS DOESNT MATTER, U BETTER BRING YOUR A GAME OR THEM COUNTY BOYZ IS GONNA BLOW YALL OUT…, U CAN TAKE THAT TO THE BANK…
Jefferson
November 29th, 2010
6:06 pm
B-TownWolves4Peat – I’m not sure you went to last year’s final, Calhoun blew that game nobody got stomped, look at the final score. Calhoun has got a chance, whether they win or not is to be seen.
goldenglove002
November 29th, 2010
6:10 pm
Vegasjs- I haven’t seen Hooch play, but from everything I’ve heard I do not think they will put up all those points on Statesboro. Kell’s offense was well rounded and putting up big scores through much of the year, and was absolutely shut down against Statesboro.
jacketspeed
November 29th, 2010
6:52 pm
4Pete, Was that you that paid for that pass interference call in the first half last year? Still should have beat ya, but that didn’t help. Same D, same rb,bigger line and better qb. We did lose wr Rogers but #3 is stepping up. You better hope its us you play, we already know that Carver Columbus treated yall like water boys.
Trojan94
November 29th, 2010
6:54 pm
The ajc hates to be wrong, first they gave peach co all the love saying they were the team to beat now its sandy creek make up yalls minds! then you thought cairo was going to beat carrollton but the trojans blanked cairo the third ranked team in AAA 17-0……but thats ok ajc the game is played on the field and not out of an ajc sports writers article. carrollton vs peach co! the TROJAN CIVIL WAR Dec 11 at the georgia dome.
South Georgia Is Coming To Town
November 29th, 2010
7:04 pm
AAAAA
The Colquitt County Packers have an unbelievable offense with two running backs that will leave the Grayson defense worn out. Our defense is also coming around. We played the toughest schedule in the state and it’s paying off in the playoffs.
Colquitt Co. VS Brookwood Colquitt Co. State Champs
Tevin King is the most elusive and fastest running back in the state <—- AAAAA Player of the year !
NORTH GA FOOTBALL
November 29th, 2010
7:51 pm
I will tell you this Calhoun is ten times better this year because its not a one man show like last year if Calhoun would have give the ball to #5 more Buford would have lost.This year is not like that at all infact they are the best def in a high school i’ve ever seen,and these line backers they have are like a beast!! ………………..GO JACKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
inthatrenches08
November 29th, 2010
7:55 pm
Grayson vs C Hill winner Grayson AAAAA
Chattahoochee vs Tucker winner Chattahoochee AAAA
Carrollton vs Sandy Creek winner Carrollton AAA
Carver vs Buford winner Carver AA
Wesleyan vs Clinch winner Wesleyan A
wolfbait 67
November 29th, 2010
7:56 pm
CC /Calhoun game should be a war, winner plays at Buford’s second home-the Dome………going for 7 n 11
Kurt Ellis
November 29th, 2010
8:20 pm
Obviously, many of you Class A “experts” have not seen Clinch play. Clinch will take it all this year and will become the third Class A school to win at least 5 State Championships. FYI – The other two are Lincoln and Hawkinsville.
Andy
November 29th, 2010
8:23 pm
As Usual no RESPECT for Statesboro everyone thought Griffin would beat them and then they had NO CHANCE at Kell Well HOOCH fans u have a surprise coming your way this weekend The Devils are coming and they are coming to get them some HOOCH!!
jacketspeed
November 29th, 2010
8:23 pm
Wolfbait, no doubt, your guys are real. Never a doubt, just hoping Calhoun shows up for the show and plays like they can.
BcS2010
November 29th, 2010
9:11 pm
Tucker has a safety named Chris Sanders. He has played very well this season and has made the biggest inpact for a Tucker defense thats stacked.
@All the Starrs Mill fans please do not talk because if you do you will be just like Ware County,Hiram,Loganville,Mays,Marist, and Southwest Dekalb!!
SouthGARules
November 29th, 2010
9:24 pm
Grayson’s D is impressive, but their offense is nothing like last years. Of course, having a new QB & no Ean Pemberton probably has something to do with it. It’s evident their defense is better than last years & that’s saying quite a bit with four D-1 players on last years team. Colquitt County will not be intimidated Friday night-they have done rather well as road warriors in the playoffs the last 2 years. Despite their record, it is evident that they are a top 5 team as they were projected in the preseason.
Collins Hill is bringing back shades of 2001. In 2001, they won @ Lowndes & also won @ Brookwood. This year, they won @ Lowndes & will play @ Brookwood Friday night. Not saying that it will happen, but…
I know, Brookwood was not a playoff team that year, but the similarities…
State Champs: Collins Hill, Chattahoochee, Sandy Creek, Univ of Buford, Clinch.
Collins Hill-personal reasons, Chattahoochee & Sandy Creek-dropping down in classification gives you an advantage-however, it didn’t help NSWR, Buford-until they are beaten in the playoffs, they hold the belt, Clinch-a gut feeling.
jacket31
November 29th, 2010
9:56 pm
Bring your speed Burke Fan No. 1, Carrolltons D will shut it down. You have not seen speed. Until you see Carrollton, Snoddy and Brown will blow by you, they will lull you to sleep, then have you wondering what happened. Defense has shut down, some of best backs in Georgia and Alabama. Good luck Friday your going to Love Grisham Stadium.
Sailor
November 29th, 2010
10:10 pm
GHSF Daily,
Last week AJC.COM promised that there would be game photos available for 4 games. Y’all delivered on 3 out of the 4. We’re still waiting on the pictures from the Peach County vs. Grady game so cough ‘em up!!!
Link to promise of photos: http://blogs.ajc.com/georgia-high-school-sports/2010/11/24/weeken-forum-talk-georgia-hs-football-quarterfinals-playoffs-live/?cxntfid=blogs_georgia_high_school_sports
Thanks!
———-
Before I get into my predictions, is anyone else amazed at the rate in which Sandy Creek pushes out NFL players?
AAAAA
Colquitt County over Brookwood (in the 2nd most exciting game at the GA Dome)
POY: Coach Rush Propst. A story of redemption shines the brightest in Class AAAAA.
AAAA
The Hooch over Tucker (Ranked by Rivals.COM as #67 nationally) in a shootout*
POY: ‘Hoochee QB Timmy Byerly
*Chattahoochee’s offense will eventually over-power Tucker’s vaunted ‘D’ and will win going away in a high-scoring game.
AAA
Peach County (Ranked by Rivals.COM as #33 nationally) over Burke County** in a blowout
Co-POY: Sandy Creek WR Alex Chisum
Co-POY: Peach County RB Travis Richmond
**Picking Burke to SHOCK Carrollton at home in the biggest surprise of an overall surprising playoff year. Yes, my upset pick is for Carrollton to be Whitewatered/Hillgroved by Burke County
AA
Carver (Ranked by Rivals.COM as #34 nationally) over Buford (again!) in a close game
Co-POY: Calhoun RB Dustin Christian
Co-POY: Carver RB Isiah Crowell (who removes his helmet in the 4th quarter to reveal an Alabama Crimson Tide head scarf.
A
Clinch over Wesleyan in the MOST exciting game at the GA Dome
POY: Wesleyan RB Kyle Karempelis
Co-POY: Wilcox County QB Nick Marshall
reggae man
November 29th, 2010
10:20 pm
Grayson is playing good on defense but Valdosta shut their offense down. Their leading rusher only had 45 yards rushing. North Gwinnett and Valdosta beat themselves with fumbles which weren’t a result of hard hits….
jacket31
November 29th, 2010
10:21 pm
You got to score to win, Burke won’t even touch the endzone. So as far as upset, lol lol lol.
B-TownWolves4Peat
November 29th, 2010
11:05 pm
So if Calhoun would had gave the ball to #5 they would had won????? Come on son…… That just mean y’all need a new coach and did y’all get a new 1? Same old coach same old team and same old results! That’s a big (L)
Jeff in Calhoun
November 29th, 2010
11:08 pm
AAAAA
Grayson
Brookwood
AAAA
Chattahoochee
Tucker
AAA
Peach County
Carrollton
AA
Calhoun
Buford
A
Clinch County
Wesleyan
Jeff in Calhoun
November 29th, 2010
11:14 pm
Calhoun team is better than last years team. 1. Landon Curtis is better QB then Nash Nance was. He has thrown more TD passes 2. Defense is better 3. Dustin Christian is better 4. They got Carver at home
TROJANS09
November 30th, 2010
12:17 am
Burke County sits at 10-2 and Carrollton 13-0. I have seen Carrollton put up shut out after shut out this year. Not just beating teams , but putting 60 plus on some. Before Burke County gets their hopes up they should realize they stand little chance in Carrollton,GA on a Friday night. When the Trojans take the field its not the team behind them ,but the whole city of Carrollton. GO TROJANS!!!
Trojan94
November 30th, 2010
12:36 am
burke co you can forget it TROJANS all the way. As for sandy creek and peach co let them teams beat up on each other then face us next week.
Suwanee 0wnz
November 30th, 2010
12:48 am
I think Grayson will beat CC, and I believe that Collins Hill will defeat Brookwood. Frayson will take it all. But any of these 4 teams could win. They are all excellent teams.
Now the reason I believe that Grayson will beat CC, is because CC “thinks” they will score points anyhow no matter how tough the Grayson D. They also believe they have to stop the Grayson run. NO, they need to stop the big pass plays by Grayson that lead to scores. Stopping the run only gives them the ball back. I think CC does not realize what is about to happen to their offense. They will fumble the ball, they will throw interceptions. And there is nothing CC can do about it.
Having seen both Grayson and CH this year, I think a similar thing will happen to CH. Heinicke will not have any time to pass. He will throw rare interceptions trying to beat the blitz and the rush. Ultimately, CH is not going to score more than.
Now, there are a bunch of good running backs, and some excellent QB’s. Heinicke is certainly one of the best ever in GA. But there are others who are close, and he is probably not better than Lassiter’s “Mason” last year. The single reason that Grayson will beat these teams is Robert Nkemdiche. He is the best defensive player I have seen since Cameron Hayward, and I believe he is better than Cameron. Nkemdiche is a very special player who comes along only once in a generation. He will have more influence on the outcome of the game than Heinicke (if they play each other).
5A – Grayson, Robert Nkemdiche
4A – Some really good team
3A – Another really good team
2A – Buford (and we will all have to live with their insufferable bragging and recruiting for another year)
1A – Wesleyan
Suwanee 0wnz
November 30th, 2010
12:49 am
Shoot. CH will not score more than 14 against Grayson, if that.
Suwanee 0wnz
November 30th, 2010
12:58 am
Hmmm. I am rooting for the Collins Hill Eagles, to clear up any confusion about that (like anyone cares what I think). But I just think Grayson is too much for any team to handle this season.
This is the Buford team that actually won several GFL championships for the first time ever in Buford’s history. This year, Buford is actually loaded with their own talent, and the coaching staff knows how to use that talent.
Good luck to all the teams in their remaining playoff games. There will be some very fun games to watch, and I feel for all the teams that play well but fall a little short of the big prize. Hold your heads high – you have all played outstanding Georgia football.
Witn3ss
November 30th, 2010
2:41 am
im about to bust a nut looking at all these predictions for starr’s will losing, its getting me jacked…
@ BcS2010 those were some great examples. especialy when you barely beat marist (2OT), and ware county just didnt show up after having a 5 hour drive up here. so you guys have beat 2 pretty good teams. but you guys will probably end up like coosa, woodland, alcovy, upson lee ,fayette, mcintosh, northgate, harris, hardaway, brunswick, and EP
Witn3ss
November 30th, 2010
2:42 am
all the pressure is on tucker anways…will they choke?
Fair Play Fan
November 30th, 2010
8:08 am
Southgarule: You write, dropping down in classication didn’t help NSWR. Well, nor did it help Kell, East Paulding, etc. The point is, if you don’t win the state championship the next year after dropping down—it didn’t help you! You can’t go by how far you went the previous year in a higher classification because those seniors and you made had to really re-build.
With Hooch, Carver, and Sandy Sprngs let’s see.
Fair Play Fan
November 30th, 2010
8:09 am
I meant “those senior are gone”
TroganTrue
November 30th, 2010
9:09 am
@ BURKE CO. NO.1 FAN, you stated that Burke Co. would bring world class speed! Our fullback (Broderick Snoddy) is one of the fastest in Georgia. Burke Co. had better have a good offense because Cairo was only able to run 8 plays in the first HALF against Carrollton. Also remember the name Tevin McCoy, your QB and backs will get to know him pretty well.
Fred
November 30th, 2010
9:18 am
What @Suwanee 0wnz said!
He speaks from experience. 
I’ve said all year that Grayson has a much better balanced offense than I have ever seen. As opposed to previous years where G never passed in a game, passing has won several games this year. But you cannot ignore the run to cover the pass.
Player – Robert Nkemdiche. You have to see this boy play to understand him. While his senior brother Denzel is no slouch, it is hard to believe Robert is a sophomore. I sometimes wonder if they compete against each other to see who can do the best.
HoochFan
November 30th, 2010
9:27 am
@ goldenglove002 – I hear you! Kell probably felt pretty confident going into that game.
Hooch is definitely not overlooking Statesboro!
Just curious – what’s the story re: the Liberty County game? The entire Offense suspended for the game? Just looks odd. Anyone know??
Hooch has a lot of offensive weapons – Byerly can make a lot of things happen – Solid OL, WRs & RBs!! I’ll believe it if I see it that Hooch offense can be shut down!
Hooch defense has been solid, but as I’ve said before, it’s a whole lot easier playing defense when you’re up big! Marist game was an eye-opener – Gotta be ready to play!!
I don’t see a blowout, but I do see Hooch winning!! GO HOOCH!!
BrookFan
November 30th, 2010
9:55 am
It’s just not the same without Lowndes HS and Valdosta HS in the playoffs. The Valdosta HS Touchtown Club will surely want to change their name to, oh, say, The Valdosta HS Wish-We-Could-Score-A Touchdown Club, while The Lowndes HS Touchdown Club will adopt the more sedate Wish-We-Could-Kick-A-Field-Goal-In-Overtime-We-Already-Know-How-To-Score-A-Touchdown Club.
Sorry you guys didn’t get further in the playoffs. We did.
Ah-hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha…I could go on
THE BLACK & GOLD HOUSE
November 30th, 2010
9:59 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53LF9BW_804
Peach County has to be look at as a Dynasty 3 Championships in 5years.
Pac Man
November 30th, 2010
10:09 am
Peach County vs Grady was an instant classic…..I was there and I still am in shock from watching Peach County come back after being down 35 -21 in the fourth quarter to win the game…..Peach County and Sandy Creek may just top the excitement from this game…..The defending AAA State Champ(Peach County) vs last year’s AAAA State Champ(Sandy Creek)!!!!!! WOW…….
P.S. I want to send out my prayers for the family of the Peach County woman who was killed Friday night after the game in a tragic accident….My heart sunk after hearing about that awful news…God bless the family and I hope that they will be okay……
GwinnettDad
November 30th, 2010
10:50 am
Very difficult to beat the same team twice in the same year. Brookwood defeated Dacula twice in 2005 on the way to the finals when Lowndes dissected them. Brookwood was defeated by Parkwood twice on the way to the finals in 2002 – actually, they lost in the finals to Parkview. To win the State, Brookwood will have to defeat CH a second time, and very well may have to defeat Grayson a 2nd time. That’s a tall order.
On a 2nd matter, BKSMITH14 claimed last week that Lowndes “owns Brookwood.” For the record, they’ve played twice with each team winning once, Brookwood in the semis (1996) and Lowndes in the finals (2005). If I had a mouth like BKSMITH14, I would be crowing about Brookwood’s 8-1 domination over Collins Hill. You know what? I don’t believe games in past years mean a damn thing regarding this year. I think Brookwood’s victory over CH earlier in the year actually gives CH more motivation to win this next game. And the two teams scored as many points this year as it took past year teams three years to do.
Third, if one wanted to talk domination, Brookwood did NOT have to play North Gwinnett this year. NG has defeated Brookwood the last six times. When I was looking at the brackets, I saw that if the favorites won, Brookwood was going to have to play Camden, then Lowndes, then North Gwinnett. Winning those three I thought was about as likely as me seeing a pig fly. Seems that the road to the State can sometimes be a team that is the most fortunate, not necessarily the best, and that may apply this year as well as others.
GwinnettDad
November 30th, 2010
11:03 am
One more thing. There’s sometimes a flaw of a team that leads to their demise. The year Roswell tied for the State championship they beat Brookwood earlier 10-9 because Brookwood couldn’t make an extra point in the 4th quarter and missed something like three field goals before. This year? They cannot catch a punt. If I was Mark Crews, I would instruct his players to run away from a punted ball. Two games this year they’ve muffed punts twice and lost them every time. The one game they lost to Dacula, a muffed punt gave Dacula a TD. It would be insanity to let any Brookwood player to try to catch a punt against Collins Hill.
Tucker D
November 30th, 2010
11:12 am
It is time for Buford to move up to 3A or 4A.
Fred
November 30th, 2010
11:27 am
@reggae man, unlike past years where Grayson had a “go to” back with a backup player, this year they have 7 or 8 good running backs. This has meant that no one running back has amassed large numbers as they all shuttle in and out on almost every play depending on what is needed. Heck, even Robert Nkemdiche, a defensive lineman has carried the ball some and scored.
You don’t have to score a lot, only enough and that is something Grayson excels at.
I think it will be a good hard hitting game!
Panther Dad
November 30th, 2010
12:06 pm
It seems like alot of people dont know Class A football. Clinch County beat Wilcox in week 3,
33-14, shut Wilcox out in the second half and held Wilcox to negative 9 rushing for the game. Clinch county slew North Georgia’s Giant (ELCA) last week 34-27 in the quarterfinals, and i can say, ELCA was the most competition Clinch County has had this year. I can’t remember the last time Clinch starters played the entire game. I almost forgot, Clinch blew out Charlton the last game of the season 33-7 and held Charlton to 41 passing yards and 53 rushing (Chris Milton had a 45 yard touchdown run) for the game for you Savannah Christian fans who thank SCR beat somebody in Charlton. Clinch County’s quarterback Trey Dorsey has over 1100 passing yards with 12 TDs and over 1300 yards rushing with 23 TDs, Senior RB Anthony McNeil has over 1300 rushing yards with 22 TDs. Really, there’s not a team left in Class A that stand a chance against Clinch…lmao
Buford Mom
November 30th, 2010
12:06 pm
Not all Buford fans are obnoxious and insufferable…granted some (like B-TownWolves4Peat) can be that way and contribute to giving our program a bad rep. We are a small town that supports our local high school just like many others on this blog…we’re proud to be this far into the playoffs and look foward to Friday night.
CC vs Calhoun will be a great game no doubt, and we look forward to meeting the winner in the Dome for another great game!
Good luck to all the teams, coming this far is indeed an accomplishment!
Buford Mom
November 30th, 2010
12:13 pm
@TuckerD, per your post: “It is time for Buford to move up to 3A or 4A.” Believe me, our community and school wanted that too, thought we were going to do it last year but the administration (Superintendant?) blocked it supposedly because of the impact it could have on all of the other sports since they all have to move up, not just football.
GHS#22
November 30th, 2010
12:30 pm
Can’t wait for friday……..
Grayson all over CC. Offence wins games…….Defense wins Championships!!
rwdekalb
November 30th, 2010
12:53 pm
Whats the status on injured Tucker safety.
JJBA
November 30th, 2010
1:05 pm
I’m not a Sav. Christian fan but have seen them play 3 times. They might not be the best defense in the state because they are in Single-A but they have to be the most dominant. Coach Chumley can scheme with the best of them and that front 7 is unbelievable.
Bwolf
November 30th, 2010
1:56 pm
Buford is gonna do it again. We are focused on Lovett but come next week we will be focused on either but we want carver cause we wanna show last time was a fluke.
B-TownWolves4Peat
November 30th, 2010
2:28 pm
Buford what are you talking about…… How am I giving Buford a bad name? That’s sounds stupid! I was born and raised in buford and played for Buford! You sound so dumb!
B-TownWolves4Peat
November 30th, 2010
2:30 pm
Buford mom
yoo
November 30th, 2010
2:36 pm
The injured tucker safety is no longer injured. Just an ankle sprain that lasted the weekend.
yoo
November 30th, 2010
2:37 pm
ya’ll cant beat tucker cause they be so kushed up before the game they on fire.
SportsFan31313
November 30th, 2010
2:44 pm
BURKE CO. NO.1 FAN
I am hoping that you all do win. but the team you are playing is definitely no slouch. Remember, I predicted that Burke County make it this far anyway in the previous weeks. I even said that they will beat Baldwin County. I was right all along with Burke County. but now comes the most toughest game Burke will ever play against. I wish you all well. no disrespect to Burke County.
wolfbait 67
November 30th, 2010
2:49 pm
come on girls, on this site we encourage our teams not finger point at each other…..we have enough Wolf bashers out there without bashing each other..on the Cook County game, it was anyones for the taking, when we went up by 2 td, Cook came roaring (excuse me, came swarming back)to cut it to 1 score..Cook has a very good program and a Coach that knows how to get the most out of its players…Hope to see y’all at Macon come March
B-TownWolves4Peat
November 30th, 2010
2:52 pm
And Buford Mom, buford did try to move up but the reason they didn’t wasn’t because they got blocked it was because of the region they were going to get put in! We wanted to play in the Hall county region, which would had maid good since but they was afraid of getting put in a region that was in north Ga!
CalhounFan
November 30th, 2010
3:52 pm
I’m a ‘00 Calhoun alum, and I used to follow the team very close…until I came to the realization that Calhoun is the Boise State of AA. We play in one of the weakest regions in AA, evidenced by the fact that it’s been a decade since we lost a region game. We never win the big one, Charlton was close (we should’ve won), but Buford wasn’t. I doubt we’ll get to the big one this year, but I hope I’m wrong.
valleyboy32
November 30th, 2010
4:07 pm
all i’m saying how do your qb go from getting kicked off the team to on again top of that you get a suppose to be d-1 recruit from some sorry school and all of a sudden you suppose to just walk through peach i dont matter who you get yall aint played anyone and i dont belive yall can handle adversity so sandy mae i ment creek you gonna get a big dose of trojan power
Jacket Speed
November 30th, 2010
4:18 pm
Calhounfakefan,
You obviously don’t follow closely now. The difference between Boise and Calhoun is we have a play off system to shut everyone like you up. Calhoun hasn’t won the show yet but beat a lot of good teams, Buford was best, Calhoun 2nd best. How is that Boiseish? Carver Columbus plays in region 5AA, the second weakest region in the state. Coosa, who is 7AA that didn’t even make the play offs this year beat the #2 in 5AA.
Oh and 3 points was the deficit at the Dome last year. That’s not close? Buford was the better team that day. Calhoun was 2nd best in all regions of AA. Weak???
CalhounFan
November 30th, 2010
4:33 pm
You’re right, I don’t follow closely anymore. I take you at your word on the stats. I have no ill will for my alma mater; in fact, I hope we win it all. BUT…history isn’t on our side. Boise has won 2 BCS games, one over Oklahoma. They beat VT this year. Likewise, Calhoun has won a few games against elite teams. Both play WEAK regular seasons, and always have great records, but never win it all. Maybe the Braves would be a better comparison during their 14 straight D titles…1/14, we’re 0/10.
Jacket Speed
November 30th, 2010
4:49 pm
No harm, just we have so many haters locally and most don’t even know anything about the program. All the way down to the rec leagues Calhoun city dominates, running the same containment defense and some spread option offense that the boys of Friday night do. Playing at a middle school that has lost very few games in years.
Calhoun is supposed to lose Friday night, if they do, I am still a fan. That being said, I believe this D can play with anyone in the state, so this should be a battle of atheletes vs well disciplined teamers.
herman75tigers
November 30th, 2010
5:14 pm
Let me set the records about COLUMBUS schools. From 1997-2005, It was Shaw High beating everyone in GA, Peach CO,sandy Creek, Cairo, Carrolton, Thomasville, Troup CO,LaGrange and Statesboro. Shaw went 15-0 in 2000. Carver went 15-0 in 2007 defeated Cairo. This year Carver is on a MISSION TO WIINER IT ALL. They will have a new high school in 2012 costing 45 million. will move up to class AAA or AAAA THEN.11 MEN AT A TIME, NOT THE SIZE OF SCHOOL, BUT ONE HEART ON THE FIELD. GO TIGERS.
valleyboy32
November 30th, 2010
5:23 pm
herman you forgot pay was a mutha in ft.valley when we beat shaw for the ring yeah yall beat us kendrick was the team back in the early 90’s an early 2000’s shaw and now col.. big towns rezones teams changes but oh well i hope col win
TROJAN MAN
November 30th, 2010
7:15 pm
boy sandy creek better be strapped up cause we are coming in there wearing TROJAN man condoms and we’re ready to bust a big load all over ya’ll!
TROJAN MAN!
GT VET
November 30th, 2010
7:18 pm
4peat..Sounds like Buford Mom knows you SON!….My Prediction..Calhoun..2010 State Champions..Football AND(already Baseball)…GO JACKETS!!!…btw 4peat…West Rome was, is ,and will be after this year the ONLY HighSchool with 4 straight Championships in football.Get your facts straight before you run off at the mouth….but good luck with that anyway
GT VET
November 30th, 2010
7:32 pm
@Jacketspeed..Not only can Calhouns D play with anyone in this state,Calhoun can play with with Anyone in this state……………..I get a kick out of Bufords coach.(Hes a very good coach and Im in no way putting him down) but before last years game in the Dome he called Calhoun the ajc’s little darlin…LOL never mind that ALL you hear in the AJC was Buford ,Buford,Buford..Calhoun was mentioned (other than just the name Calhoun) twice ..in the final 4 and before the Championship game….WHO’s the AJCs little Darlin???
SouthGARules
November 30th, 2010
8:39 pm
fair play fan: I am aware that Kell, EP & others dropped down in classification this year. My point is that everyone had anointed NSWR as the AAAA state champs.
SouthGARules
November 30th, 2010
8:49 pm
Suwanee0wnz: That is high praise for Nkemdiche to be compared to Cameron Heyward. Heyward was like a grown man playing with children while at the Ridge.
I see BrookFan has slithered out from wherever he/she’s been hiding. It’s evident he has p@ni$ envy toward Valdosta & Lowndes because all he can do is denigrate them. He/she only wishes that his school had the tradition of those 2 fine programs!
LAWILLIAMS
November 30th, 2010
11:05 pm
CARROLLTON TROJANS WILL WIN THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. BEST ATHLETE…THE ENTIRE TEAM. THAT’S WHAT MAKES THIS TEAM MAGICAL. BUT…LOVING BEING UNDERESTIMATED.
ATL
November 30th, 2010
11:18 pm
Brian Randolph of Kell should be POY regardless of classification. He has dominated the stre of GA for 3 season now. 125+ tackles 3 straight seasons, 3+ INTs 3 straight years and back to back 1000+ yds rushing on offense. has accumulated ove 30 td’s the last 2 seasons and rarely leaves the field. true 2 way star that will see the field early and often as a true freshman at Tennessee next season. hard to argue with the impact he has had on the field. not to mention his 4.1 GPA in the classroom and terrific leadership skills, an absolute all around kid who is deserving of such a recognition. this will be the 3rd straight season he makes the 1st team all state selection. an absolute pleasure to watch on Friday nights.
ATL
November 30th, 2010
11:20 pm
state*
wolfbait 67
December 1st, 2010
1:21 am
Calhoun fans: good luck Friday and yes ,y’all have a storied baseball tradition…remember playing Calhoun when those 2 super Sophomore came thru and beat us 2-1 and 3-2…also beautiful old school park
cougar
December 1st, 2010
8:43 am
player of the year AAAAA CHRIS ROBINSON NEWNAN GA he doesnt have the stats but i think 1,000 yards rushing this season missing 2 games with a High Ankle Sprain!! he runs hard every play so just throwing out a player for college recruits!!
TROJANS09
December 1st, 2010
9:58 am
Why Carrollton will win!
Wing-T under King, having rushed for 3,550 yards on the year with 56 rushing touchdowns. The passing attack is averaging right at 100 yards per game. Barge and junior quarterback Dallas Dickey have combined to go 63-for-105 through the air for 1,243 yards with 17 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Carrollton is also averaging 44.5 points per game this year
Tiger4Life
December 1st, 2010
10:28 am
@Witn3ss
Did you seriously categorize Tucker with the likes of “coosa, woodland, alcovy, upson lee ,fayette, mcintosh, northgate, harris, hardaway” ?
@rwdekalb
It looks as if Chris Sanders will not play this week. But not to worry, we have a kid that backs him up that’s really good. I’m more concerned about how the punter will perform
TigerFan
December 1st, 2010
10:33 am
@Tiger4Life…Where are you hearing that Sanders wont play. Everything I am hearing says he will play.
BrookFan
December 1st, 2010
10:57 am
SouthGaRules -
Either you don’t get out much or you’re simply too much the inbred. Read ALL my posts throughout the year. Lowndes Co. HS, currently, and Valdosta HS, in an earlier age, are/were exceptional programs. But they have FANS who oftentimes run their mouths way too much on this blog and at the games. Been there. Both places.
The rest of your commentary appears a bit homo-fixated and I don’t play on your team.
Tiger4Life
December 1st, 2010
11:32 am
@TigerFan
If he doesn’t practice then it’s more likely he will not play. High ankle sprains are difficult to play with in the secondary trying to come out of back pedals and making breaks on the ball. His back up is a remarkable athlete as well that will probably sign D1. So instead of putting an 80% healthy player on the field you have a very capable 100% in his place. It would be more important to have him next week at 95% in the Dome because we will more than likely face Chattahoochee in the Finals, and they run the spread very well.
Copernicus
December 1st, 2010
11:44 am
Given that I have only seen AAAA games this year with Hooch I can only give my input as to who I think the best player and team is…
Obviously I am going to say that it is Chattahoochee and Timmy Byerly. He has been compared to Tebow with his size and running ability. Am I saying that he is Tebow, not at all (especially given the fact that Byerly is just a high school senior). However he is a 4-star general for this Hooch team and has alot of football left in his future. GREAT KID ON TOP OF EVERYTHING ELSE!!
I know that we have our hands full with Statesboro this weekend and given that they are in the state semi-finals and they have state titles in the 2000s (2001 and 2005). However, with the explosion of our offense and that we have a key defensive player back on the field I think our chances of spending a December evening indoors at the Dome look very good.
@HoochFan I think that you and I should figure out who each other is at this next game in Statesboro. I am willing to bet we will be shocked to see who each other is.
The trip to Statesboro is one I am actually looking forward to and the drive back will be even sweeter with a Hooch win.
Hooch on 3
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HOOCH!!!
Steve Davis
December 1st, 2010
12:18 pm
Looking Forward to the Calhoun vs Carver Game. I have to admit Isaiah Crowell is the best looking Running Back that I have seen in a while on You Tube. Looking forward to watching him play. My Heart is With Calhoun Yellow Jackets representing NW Georgia in the Road To The Dome. My Ridgeland Panthers took and early exit so I have been at Calhoun on Friday Nights. One thing for certain Calhoun’s Defense will Hit You Smash Mouth. It looks like they will have it to do against Carver and Isaiah Crowell.
Watching The Road To The Dome Is a wonderful hobby and interest of mine. I have watched many great games through the years in the Dome every year. It is good to know GHSF is the best in the country. The Best of The Best will Make It To The Dome. Good Luck To All Semi-Finalist.
I also would like to say Isaiah would look so much better wearing Orange and White Next Year Go Vols Get Crowell
BcS2010
December 1st, 2010
12:30 pm
Chris Sanders is playing this week for everybody that wants to no.
@Witn3ss….. Tucker beat Marist without there best offensive player that game. Dont make excuses about Ware County driving 5 hours they still got beat by 39 points.
Tucker vs Statesboro for a historic championship!.
BURKE CO. NO.1 FAN
December 1st, 2010
12:49 pm
@-trojans09 – BURKE CO. will WIN
sorry ,but we can definitly stop the run, we face wing-t teams all the time, powerful teams like STATESBORO, & WASHINGTON CO., run that crap, we gonna score because yall cant stop the pass, and we lllooovvveee throwing it to #7 and #5 #89 #22 and #14 , BURKE CO. WINS BIG…..31-7
TROJANS09
December 1st, 2010
1:39 pm
Great yall beat a 8-4 team in the third round by 25 woopie. We just shut out a 12-0 Cairo 17-0. Burke has 1 shut out we have 6 shut outs. I’ll admit #5 is good he is fast and elusive. The pass will be shut down by or corners then the run by our amazing D-Line.
TROJANS09
December 1st, 2010
1:40 pm
Carrollton will win , but i think itll be close not high scoring maybe like 17-10 or 17-7.
TROJANS09
December 1st, 2010
1:41 pm
*our corners
SportsFan31313
December 1st, 2010
1:57 pm
Tucker vs The Statesboro Blue Devils for the State Championship. Go Region 2-AAAA Statesboro!!!!
BURKE CO. NO.1 FAN
December 1st, 2010
3:36 pm
@ all burke co. haters
there will be NO SCHOOL FRIDAY FOR THEM BURKE COUNTY BEARS., it seems that the ENTIRE COUNTY is coming…, hhhmmm … all 8 smaller cities will be in carrollton friday nite…, what an amazing scene for high school football….they are leaving at 12 i think thats a 4-hour ride maybe 5 , well we are use to traveling long distances , with all the higher ranked teams we play over here, we are excited ,with this young team making it this far…, with all starters mostly jr’s and only 5-starting seniors, ,all our skilled players from qb’s/rb’s/wr’s/ will be back with the entire offensive line , and all our lb’s, but guess what they are saying- WE HAVE NOTHING TO LOOSE, but if when we beat Carrollton , their entire town will be in shock……they have everything to loose, expect over 5000 people friday from the county….see u at carrollton friday nite
dboy jones
December 1st, 2010
5:17 pm
Chris Sanders should play this week but we will have to see how he feels on Fri
rwdekalb
December 1st, 2010
5:31 pm
@ Tiger4Life, did you get to review any film on Stars Mill, I am a little concerned with Sanders possibly being out. And for the reason you stated. The ability to efficiently punt, in the playoffs is crucial.
wilcoforlife
December 1st, 2010
6:12 pm
In class A wilco is going all the way the players are hungry and they want and deserve a state title. They have worked very hard all year. It might be a shocker this friday for everyone but don’t count them out just yet. GO WILCO WARRIORS!!!!!!!!!!!
wilcoforlife
December 1st, 2010
6:26 pm
Everybody has been talking abount clinch’s ground attack but wilco has a ground attack to called defense and they can’t score if they can’t move.
SouthGARules
December 1st, 2010
7:05 pm
I’ll tell you BrookFan, you want to start running that smack to my face bright boy-have your self @ Brookwood Community Stadium Friday night & I’ll make you wish you hadf NEVER been on one of these blogs. It is evident YOU have not spent time in SOUTH Ga because you would not be making remarks that you have. If you are a Brookwood fan, you are an embarrassment to that program. BTW, genius, Valdosta & Lowndes have WON state titles SINCE Brookwood won their one & only.
Call me inbred & a homo to my face, I dare you. You don’t have the guts to do so!
Witn3ss
December 1st, 2010
8:34 pm
@tiger4life
I am comparing you to those teams because BcS2010 compared us to the likes of sw dekalb, mays, longanville, hiram, and ware
@BcS2010
we won about 5 games w/o our top player, and we won another another 5 with him with a club. we played 3 games with him 100 percent healthy (northgate, harris, and griffin)
Fred
December 1st, 2010
10:14 pm
@SouthGARules, just take it for what it is worth. Lots of folks show up at the end of the season to crow about/against their teams/perceived enemies. It goes both North v. South and South v. North. I and others value the opinions of those who are here week in and week out giving plausible arguments even if I don’t agree with them. It speaks to the depth of GA football when so many have such heartfelt reactions.
Panther Pride
December 2nd, 2010
7:01 am
@yoo and bcs2010…you know as well as I do that high ankle sprains are 3-5 weeks at least….go blow smoke up someone else’s behind if you think he’ll play this week….SM would love to see a safety on the field with an ankle sprain……hope he plays!
SouthGARules
December 2nd, 2010
7:55 am
Fred: I agree with you. I have respect for the bloggers that come on regularly, but for the fringe that come on here that want to resort to name calling & denigrating others, I have a problem with. Some folks are passionate & others don’t have a clue. I’m ready for the games!
TJ
December 2nd, 2010
7:58 am
Cautiously optomistic about Grayson winning it all based on the great defense. Fred has said it all about offense. About 8 backs at Grayson with a quick strike pass attack is good enough. Grayson plays true team football with quite a few great players that go under the radar. Numbers 57, 74, 4, 75, 18 and their special teams kicker and punter. Ball control and defense with pinning teams back on special teams is the key. Robert Nkemdiche, I can not say enough about the impact this Sophmore is making. If Grayson loses it will be because they could not score enough to beat what little points the defense gives up or makes. How many points a game Grayson averages on defense a game, anyone know? The team I would least like to see play Grayson in the dome is Collins Hill because of Taylor Heinicke who can take a game over. Do not think Brookwood can win two games in one season against Grayson.
SPORTS #1
December 2nd, 2010
8:29 am
AAA Player of the Year Cedar Groves Johnathon McCrary, 3345yds passing, 24 tds passing , 11tds rushing, 65.2% completion rate.
Tiger4Life
December 2nd, 2010
8:39 am
@rwdekalb
The acj have not been taking my post lately, guess something is wrong with my server… but anyways here is my third attempt to tell you how I feel about Starr’s Mill.
On defense they run the “3-5-3” and play very similar to Ware Co. <<<< Epic fail #1 ;_-)
They often over pursue which is good for our counter-action and cut back lanes.
On offense they run the “spread”. The QB doesn’t seem to read the defense; most of his passes are predetermined before the snap. <<<< Epic fail #2
Their running back is good, but we should have no problem containing him.
BURKE CO. NO.1 FAN
December 2nd, 2010
8:39 am
@ what the CARROLTON COACHES are saying on times-georgian.com
Rayvan Teague was already set on using a dual quarterback system entering the 2010 season.
With the luxury of having senior A.J. Barge returning for his third year starting under center and junior Dallas Dickey — who many teams across the state would love to have as their starter — also back after seeing plenty of action in his first two seasons with the Trojans, it was no secret that the Carrollton High School football coach planned on using a two-man system.
Burke County coach Eric Parker, on the other hand, never envisioned he’d be guiding his Bears to the Class AAA state semifinals with a platoon-style attack under center.
Parker, who admits he had actually been opposed to using more than one quarterback in the past, somewhat stumbled upon the idea during the Bears’ early-season contests against Josey and Lowndes County.
With junior Corey Mayton opening the season as a first-year starter in replace of former Burke County standout Terrell Brigham, who took his 3,100 yards of total offense and 34 touchdowns from a season ago to South Alabama, Parker inserted freshman Donquell Green into the game at times to get some work, which proved to be an eye-opening experience for the Burke County coach.
“You know, we started out using the youngster just kind of to get him some game experience. That’s just something where we’ve been going with our backup quarterback quite a bit. But we found out that he was kind of a weapon for us,” Parker said.
Green showcased his game-changing speed to where Parker felt he had to get him on the field, even if he was just a freshman. And while Mayton is the clear-cut starter, Green is now a solid dual threat, similar to how Trojan offensive coordinator Joey King utilizes Barge and Dickey’s talents.
“Both of them can play. They both do a great job with the offense,” King said. “[Green] is a little more explosive than [Mayton], but [Mayton] is very explosive and very dangerous.”
Mayton, who stands at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, has completed 84-of-145 pass attempts for 1,258 yards, with 11 touchdowns and four interceptions, while rushing for 884 yards. Green, meanwhile, is 15-for-21 passing for 124 yards, but has rushed for 821 yards on 87 attempts, a 9.4 yard-per-carry average.
“I mean, I think both of them are dangerous. The guy that is really the quarterback the majority of the time, [Mayton], he’s big and tall. A good-looking kid. He runs a 4.6 [40]. He has a really good arm. But he runs physical and has good vision,” Teague said. “Then the freshman [Green], the small guy, is just cat-quick. I mean, from all I’ve gathered, he’s a 4.3 40 guy. You don’t really see a lot of 4.3 40 people. He just is extremely quick. He’s just a play-maker. Whenever he gets his hands on the ball, whether it be a receiver, running back or quarterback, he’s got the capability of going the distance.”
Barge said the Bears’ quarterbacks are somewhat reminiscent of Dickey and himself in that Mayton is used more as a thrower and Green as a running threat.
“They have a tall guy that kind of can throw it a lot and can run it a little bit that reminds me of myself. Then they’ve got that little fast, speedy guy with good feet like Dickey,” said Barge, who has completed 49-of-75 pass attempts for 965 yards, with 14 touchdowns and four interceptions on the season.
Dickey, who has thrown for 278 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 273 yards and nine touchdowns, noted that he and Barge have played to their strengths when under center this year.
“It just helps us give it more of a mix-up,” Dickey said. “Me and A.J., we both work very hard. He’s a great guy. We just try to do our best and help the team to a victory.”
King has been pleased with how the Trojans’ dual system has flourished this season.
“You know, we still consider A.J. the starter. It’s been his show for three years. We’re using what Dallas brings to the table. That’s definitely benefitted the offense. You just add it to your arsenal,” King said.
What has impressed Teague the most is how each player has handled the situation and put the team first.
“I’m proud of A.J. for being mature enough to handle it as a senior. I’m proud of Dallas for being able to be mature enough as a junior to be able to say, this is A.J.’s role and then I’m filling in and doing my part, too,” Teague said. “Two mature young men. Two quality young men. Two guys that have a lot of talent and a lot of ability. And two guys that have done a lot of really good things for the Trojans this year.”
Read more: Times-Georgian – Dual quarterback attack
BcS2010
December 2nd, 2010
9:33 am
*If anybody thinks Chris Sanders wont play than think that. If he doesnt play than you will see alot of Eric Rivers this week but it looks like Chris Sanders will be playing.
*From what i have seen from Starrs Mill Eric Rivers would still do just fine. Starrs Mill quarterback knows where he will throw the ball before the play begins and the Tucker defense will stop that. Chris Sanders is just 1 of the 11 players on this great Tucker defense.
*For those who do not no who Eric Rivers is let me let yall in. He is 6-1 185 and runs a 4.6 in the 40. He is very physical but gets fooled on plays he should make. He would be starting for almost any other team in GA its just the fact that he is behind one of the best safetys in the country. He was orginally starting but he has been in trouble and lost his starting role. If Chris Sanders the 4star safety that is playing for the University of Georgia next year does not play trust me Eric Rivers would di just fine he is a good safety ask the university of Tennessee how he did at there camp.
TROJANS09
December 2nd, 2010
9:34 am
Hey all I gotta say is that Friday nights game will be FUN and electric. I dont think i have ever seen 5000 on the visitors side.
Fred
December 2nd, 2010
9:38 am
@TJ, I don’t know if this is your questions but Grayson has averaged slightly under 11 points allowed per game from the start of the season through the quarterfinals. If you look only at the playoffs, that number goes to 6.3 points allowed. Just for grins, if you take away the last touchdown scored by North Gwinnett with no time on the clock and the Grayson defenders backing away so as not to get into anything with the understandably upset NG team, the number drops to 4.3. I don’t remember what North Forsyth was averaging but NG and Valdosta were both averaging in the mid to high 30’s on points scored when we played them. We held NG to 19 and shut out the Wildcats.
If you are asking how many points does the defense score off of pick 6’s or fumble recoveries run back or touchbacks, I don’t know. Against the Cats, we had a pick 6 and a touchback and several short field situations due to fumbles or picks. Against NG, we had several fumble recoveries and picks that set up scores. Against NF, I just don’t remember because that was 8 quarters of some of the most exciting football I’ve seen ago and that game has turned into a blur.
Tracker 185
December 2nd, 2010
10:17 am
@ Burke Co. No. 1 Fan: What’s your point? Is it that out Coach acknowledges your team has some talent? I hope the Carrollton Coaches are drilling into the players that this will not be a cake walk but they can win if they play like they have the past two weeks. Maybe you coach will let you talk to your team so you can tell them how easy the game will be. We won’t have a problem with that.
Tiger Grad of 10
December 2nd, 2010
11:12 am
The tigers will do just fine! Yes, this will be a hard game because of the fact the team is undefeated like us! This is something that we have never seen before all through out playoffs. Sanders is not playing! He said so his self! I know alot of the players on a personal level and they are all excited! To my Starr’s Mills players i wish you all the luck in the world but this is WAR lol,bu im excited to see what will happen! good thing this game is at home! it makes the win that much better.
Bill
December 2nd, 2010
11:22 am
Coming from Moultrie is it better to go on up I-75 or get off in McDonough and go over?
TJ
December 2nd, 2010
12:15 pm
Fred, thanks for input. Was wondering how many points were as a result of turnovers. Last 3 weeks it seems Grayson has capitalized on turnovers and is reminding me of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens.
Fred
December 2nd, 2010
12:34 pm
@Bill, Check some these blogs for full directions. The have been posted a couple of times. The answer to your questions is yes!
It really is a toss up. You will for the most part be going against traffic going 75-675-285 to US78. Once you get to US78 you will be in traffic heading east. Coming through the countryside on the back roads, you will be up against local traffic and school buses unloading. Either way, add an hour to what you think it will take. Atlanta Friday afternoon traffic is a notorious! Getting into the stadium itself will be a challenge as well. They are opening the buses lot to game parking and moving the buses off site but it will still be very congested close to the school.
Safe travels!
Fred
December 2nd, 2010
12:38 pm
@TJ, Grayson has not been able to score off of every turnover opportunity but just guessing I would say it is close to 50%. I could be bad wrong as the excitement of the game can drive your memories. As best as I remember, even the ones we did not score off of, we came out ahead on the exchange and pushed the opposing team further back than they were when they got the ball back. Don’t forget, we have been up against some *very* good teams so far and will be up against a very good team this Friday!
C-Hill Fan
December 2nd, 2010
1:01 pm
SouthGArules is a real hard ass. I’m sure your really tough behind the computer screen. Hahahahaha
BrookFan
December 2nd, 2010
1:31 pm
SouthGAGirl -
Your team just got beat and you unleash the mother of all hissy-fits providing absolute confirmation of two things:
a) Lowndes/Valdosta FANS are poor sports, as I said, and
b) your fixation with men’s genitals means you’re a homo.
Just remember, the truth will set you free.
Fred
December 2nd, 2010
1:48 pm
@BrookFan,
You are not representing yourself, your team or North GA football well. It would not surprise me if your comments don’t get you banned.
Pack Man
December 2nd, 2010
2:05 pm
I think he’s callin’ it like he see’s it, Fred. SouthGARules posted an 8:49 reference to this guys privates and look what happened – he got called out on it. Now, Rules is crying foul ’cause the guy smashed him back in the mouth. Sounds like football talk to me.
Fred
December 2nd, 2010
2:16 pm
@Pack Man,
I went back and looked and you are right about the 8:49 post. I don’t know either one of them from Adam’s house cat but it appears that both of their comments have gone over the guidelines for this blog. I *really* don’t want to get the blog shut down because of a few. I am fired up about this weekend and want to continue the banter back and forth and information sharing.
BrookFan and South GARules, how about rising above the pettiness and calling a truce for the good of the blog?
As Forrest Gump would say, “That’s all I have to say about that.”
eric b.parks unknown
December 2nd, 2010
3:40 pm
WE WILL SEE IF SANDY CREEK IS THE REAL DEAL AFTER PLAYING THOSE CUPCAKE TEAMS AND LOWER SEEDS IN THE PLAYOFFS.THEY WILL FINALLY BE TESTED THIS FRIDAY BECAUSE PEACH IS NOT LIKE THE TEAMS THEY HAVE PLAYED ALL SEASON.LET’S GO TROJANS!!!
C-Hill Fan
December 2nd, 2010
3:50 pm
Peach County over Sandy Creek in a very good football game.
Brookwood BMF
December 2nd, 2010
5:16 pm
Brookwood would like to say congratulations to Grayson and Collins Hill, the second and third best teams in AAAAA. Brookwood is confident that Grayson will defeat Colquit this friday and we look forward to our rematch in 2 weeks. Tighten your chinstrap and get ready for some good football. Sorry Collins Hill, your season ends friday. Grayson will get one more week before they too are defeated. Brookwood will represent the best in AAAAA football for 2010. For everyone else, it’s wail until next year.
grams100
December 2nd, 2010
7:39 pm
you calhoun fans are all talk, the past two years you have run your mouths about buford say that you are going to beat buford.. and have you? nope…. buford is business.
THOROUGHBRED
December 2nd, 2010
8:13 pm
Y’all Peach County fans are talking REAL loud on here.
Sandy Creek ain’t played nobody… alright cool. Peach County ain’t either except for Grady. I think the game is going to be classic.
Either way win or lose we still live in Fayette County the nicest in Georgia and y’all have to go back home to that DUMP of county called Peach.
Gerald
December 2nd, 2010
8:14 pm
Wow! Some of these Brookwood fans on this website and other blogs are really starting to show a lack of class that I haven’t seen out of any other fan base up until now. Brookwood has a good team and there’s a reason to be proud, but what in the world, have some self control.
Bill
December 2nd, 2010
8:17 pm
Fred, Thanks for the help with the directions. What is Nkemdiche’s jersey number? I looking forward to seeing him play from the way everybody’s talking about him. I hope he plays a good game, however I hope King #22 for the Packers has a better one.
Fred
December 2nd, 2010
9:08 pm
@Bill,
Denzel is number 4. He is the senior big brother and pays both offense and defense. Robert is 90 and is the sophomore defensive lineman. If you are at the game, I don’t guarantee many things but I guarantee you will know which one he is!
Regardless of the outcome of the game, the Packers will have the opportunity to meet the Nkemdechi brothers! 
I hope you found post with complete directions and eating suggestions.
Safe travels!
Brookwood BMF
December 2nd, 2010
10:06 pm
As a charter member of Brookwood Mens Fraternity I represent a group founded on self-control and confidence. I speak with confidence and self control when I say Brookwood will prevail and take it’s rightful place as the number one AAAAA football power in Georgia. No other team can compete with the mighty Broncos. They are an unstoppable force, a mighty juggernaut, bearing down on Collins Hill. I actually pity those Collins Hill boys. I really do. If they new what was instore for them friday night, they would run in fear.
Panther Pride
December 2nd, 2010
10:53 pm
@Witn3ss…I would hardly call Green SM’s “top” player. He is a good player but by far he is not their best player.
C-Hill Fan
December 2nd, 2010
10:54 pm
Brookwood = Overrated. They will go down Friday night.
TROJANS09
December 3rd, 2010
12:27 am
Carrollton is focused and ready for Business!!!
SAINT FAN
December 3rd, 2010
8:04 am
What he did for his team then check the stats and then talk to the compitition, AAA Player of the year Johnathon Mccrary Cedar Grove.
Jefferson
December 3rd, 2010
10:32 am
Well one thing about Buford — they have lost games last year and this year , so they can lose a game themselves.
High School Coach in Florida
December 3rd, 2010
10:35 am
Tucker-without a doubt the State Champs.
BURKE CO. NO.1 FAN
December 3rd, 2010
11:26 am
@ all fans -listen to BURKE CO. vs CARROLLTON on internet radio
go to the NATIONAL HGHSCHOOL BROADCAST NETWORK then scroll down and click on more broadcasts , then selact state -”georgia” then click on BURKE CO. VS CARROLTON
TROJANS09
December 3rd, 2010
11:38 pm
Hey Burke we just beat the hell out of you!!!!!!!!!
TROJANS09
December 3rd, 2010
11:41 pm
@ Burke CO. NO1 fan you mispelled Carrollton lol!!!!!! oh and scoreboard!!!!!!! 49-15
nfl coach
December 4th, 2010
12:03 am
what now burke county what happend to that freshmen of yours haha!!!!!!!!! Carrollton killed yall
nfl coach
December 4th, 2010
12:05 am
Did you have a nice ride home?
GT VET
December 4th, 2010
12:41 am
@ grams..well I dont think 14-0 is just talk ,do you?ohh and in case you havent heard Calhoun just beat the team (Carver) that Buford couldnt beat.I’m not going to say Calhoun will win it all like most Buford fans proclaim Buford will.I will say that Calhoun’s team is ALOT better than last years Calhoun team and Buford just barely beat them then.Should be a great game.Again the ajc gives Calhoun NO love but here we are..Three straight in the Dome..Third times the charm…GO JACKETS!!!
Jefferson
December 4th, 2010
7:15 am
Dustin Christian outrushes Crowell 111 to 97. Calhouns D put the stops on.
HWD
December 4th, 2010
11:13 am
@GHS#22: Colquitt County accepted your challenged and beat Grayson. 31-24. Proving once again that you should never underestimate the Colquitt County Packers. I will give you this, Grayson has a very good football team. But….. On to the Dome for Colquitt County!
Nate
December 4th, 2010
11:21 am
Mmmm, before the Grayson vs Colquitt County game there was all kinds of big talkers. They sure seem quite now. At least you learned one lesson, NEVER underestimate a football team. Some thought because the Packers lost 5 games in regular season that, surly they can’t make a run for the state title. But what you don’t understand is that Colquitt County played one of, if not the toughest schedule in the state this year. The first three teams that beat us, all remained undefeated well into the season, with South Panola becoming the #1 team in the Nation and won the Miss. State Championship yet again this year. So the Packers have played far tougher teams than Grayson. Don’t get me wrong, Grayson has a great, great football team and the Packers win was not an easy one by no means. But the bottom line is people wrote the Packers off after they started the season 0-3, they wrote them off when they finished 3rd in Region 1, the wrote them off when they made it to the playoffs, and they wrote them off when we made it to the semi-finals for the second year in the year. But, now they are all writing, Colquitt County Defeats Grayson, will play in Dome for the State AAAAA Championship! Go Pack Go!!
BURKE CO. NO.1 FAN
December 4th, 2010
11:21 am
@ all CARROLTON’S fans,
your team is tremendously coached well, and great leadership from the seniors, on yall’s team, i just wished we could have played better witout all them turnovers and giving up the big pass plays, we are with yall all the way to the dome, i know we will see each other again next year, because we have mostly everbody coming back, and so do yall, yall were more focus, yall’s game plan was great, and more than anything, i think yall’s team leadership & class really showed ,against a team of mostly jr’s , i knew yall was tough, and i really dont think our coaches had a good game plan, yall really spanked us ,hands down, i hope yall win it all !!, im hoping that our coaches really push our great team coming back next year ,like yall’s coaches pushed these guys this year…, peace…, and we will be rooting for yall at the DOME !!!…
PHIL
December 4th, 2010
8:12 pm
The difference between Calhoun and Boise State is that Calhoun recruits better players.
jacketspeed
December 5th, 2010
1:37 pm
Phil,
I thought everyone said Calhoun was weak, and played a weak schedule. All of a sudden it changes to recruiting… Well, I’d be interested to know if you knew how many of their players came up through the Calhoun rec league together. Most of these boys grew up together. If some new talent leaves another county school to come to Calhoun for the program, you can’t really blame them. I know that there are several wrestlers going to Sonoraville because of there coaching and program, don’t blame them either. Is that recruiting or just benifiting from a strong program? Calhoun baseball is strong, very good coaching and program. They recieve a lot of major league attention. If you had a kid in the county that wanted national recognition, would you send him to Calhoun? Same goes for football. Several college teams watch Calhoun fairly close.
I don’t think you can call it recruiting.
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